AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a complete sweep. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211TE. There are no recorded wins for the Intel part in any shared test.

The largest margin comes in PassMark's find prime numbers test. The AMD chip scores 224 against 72 for the Intel chip, a 211.1% advantage. This is the single biggest gap in the entire comparison and reflects a major difference in raw integer throughput under that specific workload.

Data encryption shows a 159.8% delta. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 18,788 while the Core 5 211TE manages 7,231. Extended instructions follow closely at 146.1% ahead, with scores of 21,202 and 8,615 respectively. Integer math shows a 139.1% lead for AMD, 81,257 versus 33,991.

PassMark multithread results put the AMD part at 26,318 against 11,685, a 125.2% advantage. Random string sorting swings 112.2% in favor of AMD, 31,492 versus 14,838. Floating point math delivers a 77.8% lead, 46,492 against 26,150.

The Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions. R15 multicore shows 2,254 for AMD versus 1,229 for Intel, an 83.4% delta. R15 single core shows 318 versus 173, an 83.8% delta. R20 multicore shows 9,393 versus 5,124, an 83.3% delta. R20 single core shows 1,325 versus 723, also 83.3%. R23 multicore shows 22,366 versus 12,201, and R23 single core shows 3,157 versus 1,722, both at 83.3%.

Even the smallest margins are substantial. PassMark single thread results show 2,970 for AMD versus 1,408 for Intel, a 110.9% delta. Physics tests show 2,686 versus 1,278, a 110.2% delta. Data compression shows 307,237 versus 133,434, a 130.3% delta.

The average benchmark scores reflect this gap. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits at an average of 24,709, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 211TE averages 15,370, which is the 69th percentile. The difference in average score is roughly 9,339 points, a meaningful gap in overall compute capability.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins every category where both CPUs share a benchmark. There is no workload in the recorded data where the Intel Core 5 211TE outperforms it. That includes single-threaded tests, multi-threaded tests, memory-heavy operations like data compression and random string sorting, and math-heavy operations like integer and floating point calculations.

The Intel part does have structural advantages that appear outside the shared benchmarks. It uses a 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, which is higher than the AMD part's 4.10 GHz boost. It also supports DDR5 memory and has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD chip. It includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics at all.

But the recorded benchmark scores do not translate those specifications into wins. The AMD part's 96 MB of shared L3 cache, a hallmark of the 3D V-Cache design, appears to compensate for the clock and memory bandwidth differences. The cache advantage is substantial: 96 MB versus 20 MB of shared L3.

The AMD chip also wins decisively in data encryption and extended instructions, suggesting its Zen 3 cores handle those instruction paths more efficiently despite the lower boost clock. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz does not help it in any recorded single-thread test.

In the database's nearest rival data, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, while the Intel Core 5 211TE lands within 2.3% of the Intel Core i3-1315U and 1.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7702P. Those reference points place the two CPUs in different performance tiers entirely.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every single shared benchmark. The smallest recorded advantage is 77.8% in floating point math, and the largest is 211.1% in prime number finding. The average benchmark score difference is roughly 9,339 points, and the percentile ranking difference is 8 points in favor of AMD.

For any application that relies on CPU compute, the recorded data points exclusively to the AMD part. The Intel chip does offer a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 105 watts, which could matter for power-constrained systems, and it has integrated graphics, which matters for systems without a discrete GPU. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD chip is limited to DDR4.

The AMD part uses the AM4 socket, which is a mature platform with broad motherboard availability. The Intel part uses Socket 1700. Both parts are locked (multiplier not unlocked). The AMD chip launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $249. The Intel chip launched on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $221.

For buyers on the AM4 platform, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the clear choice based on the data. For buyers needing integrated graphics, DDR5 support, or a lower TDP, the Core 5 211TE has feature advantages that the benchmarks do not capture, but in raw compute, it is not competitive with the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher multicore performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 22,366 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 12,201. AMD leads by 83.3%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE win any benchmark in the shared set?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with deltas ranging from 77.8% to 211.1%.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24,709, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15,370. The AMD part sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part in the 69th.

Q: Which CPU supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D supports DDR4 only.

Q: Does either CPU include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do the core counts differ?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD part wins all multicore benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm TSMC process. It packs 8,850 million transistors into a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with a 215 mm² die size. Transistor count is not listed for the Intel part.

Cache design is the most striking difference. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's 96 MB of L3 is nearly five times the Intel chip's 20 MB, a direct result of the 3D V-Cache stacking technology.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has no integrated graphics. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part belongs to the 5000 series and is listed as Ryzen 7 generation, Zen 3 (Vermeer). The Intel part is listed as Core 5 generation, Bartlett Lake. The AMD chip's production status is Active, and its release date is 2024-01-07. The Intel chip's production status is also Active, with a release date of 2025-01-12.

Specification Differences

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher but starts much lower.

Core and thread counts differ. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has two more physical cores but the same thread count.

TDP differs significantly. The AMD part is rated at 105 watts. The Intel part is rated at 45 watts. This makes the Intel chip more suitable for lower-power builds, though the benchmark data shows a large performance cost for that efficiency.

Sockets differ. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. These are not interchangeable platforms.

L3 cache differs dramatically. The AMD part has 96 MB shared. The Intel part has 20 MB shared. L1 and L2 per-core sizes also differ: 64 KB and 512 KB for AMD, 80 KB and 1.25 MB for Intel.

Memory bandwidth differs. The AMD part is rated at 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part is rated at 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part also supports DDR5 in addition to DDR4.

PCIe generation and lanes differ. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part has none. The Intel part has UHD Graphics 730.

Both CPUs have locked multipliers. The AMD part's launch MSRP was $249, and the Intel part's was $221. Part numbers are 100-000001503100-100001503WOF for AMD and SRQDL for Intel.